semantics

semantics

study of the meanings of words and the rules of their use; study of the relation between language and significance.

se·man·tics

(sĕ-man'tiks), A branch of semiotics:

1. The study of the significance and development of the meaning of words.

2. The study concerned with the relations between signs and their referents; the relations between the signs of a system; and human behavioral reaction to signs, including unconscious attitudes, influences of social institutions, and epistemologic and linguistic assumptions.

[G. sēmainō, to show]

semantics

[siman′tiks]

Etymology: Gk, semantikos, significant

the study of language with special concern for the meanings of words or other symbols.

se·man·tics

(sĕ-man'tiks)

1. Study of the significance and development of the meaning of words.

2. The study concerned with the relations between signs and their referents.

[G. sēmainō, to show]

semantics

The study of meaning, of the effectiveness with which thought is translated into language, and of the relationship between words and symbols and meaning.

semantics (siman´tiks),

n the study of language with special concern for the meanings of words and other symbols.

For researchers and practitioners who also seek semantic training, AWoSS is scheduled to coincide with the Semantic Automated Discovery and Integration (SADI) Spring School featuring web publishing of scientific data and services training courses.

Applied Semantics has also formalized two additional corporate divisions, Enterprise Solutions and E-Commerce Solutions, to serve the needs of the enterprise and the portal/ad serving markets, respectively.

We decided to change the focus of Crystal Semantics based upon market demand for our technology solutions and the resulting licensing opportunities," said Ian Saunders, Managing Director, Crystal Semantics.

Considerable differences exist between Windows filename semantics and Unix-style filename semantics, and NAS devices should provide the appropriate interface to the client accessing the system (Windows or NT) and should in all cases avoid compromising data security and integrity.

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